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title: "Bergwirtschaft \"Papststein\""
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description: "Garlic Spaghetti on the Papststein: This is one of the culinary classics of Saxon Switzerland! It’s been on the menu at the mountain restaurant for years—and remains a top favorite among visitors in both summer and winter. The fresh mountain air, the rustic cabin atmosphere, and the breathtaking view certainly contribute to why this simple dish tastes so good up here!&nbsp;For over a hundred years, the rustic wooden hut on the Papststein plateau has been inviting visitors to stop in for a cozy break. It’s one of the most traditional mountain huts in Saxon Switzerland! It stands there as if frozen in time, with its dark, lovingly handcrafted facade, green window and door frames, and handwritten signs listing the daily specials.&nbsp;Inside, too, it looks more like the 19th century than the 21st at first glance. The wooden tables rest on the wrought-iron bases of antique sewing machines, the lampshades are old porcelain plates, and on cold days, a cozy little wood fire crackles and pops in the large, green tiled stove."
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Bergwirtschaft "Papststein"
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- Inn
- Popular Restaurant Destination
- Café
- Bistro
- Beer Garden
- Vegetarian, Regional Kitchen, German

A snow-covered mountain hut in the evening light radiates coziness, surrounded by snow-covered trees.

Snowy landscape with a wooden house on the left, surrounded by snow-covered trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Cozy room with wooden walls, tables and chairs, decorated with candles and Christmas baubles; a green tiled stove stands in the foreground.

Wooden hut with green window frames and door, surrounded by trees; two tables with menu next to the entrance, autumnal atmosphere.

Cozy wooden corner with large table, green tiled stove, chairs and cushions, view of flowering plants and landscape through the window.

A Mountain Cabin Vibe on Table Mountain

 Garlic Spaghetti on the Papststein: This is one of the culinary classics of Saxon Switzerland! It’s been on the menu at the mountain restaurant for years—and remains a top favorite among visitors in both summer and winter. The fresh mountain air, the rustic cabin atmosphere, and the breathtaking view certainly contribute to why this simple dish tastes so good up here!
 
For over a hundred years, the rustic wooden hut on the Papststein plateau has been inviting visitors to stop in for a cozy break. It’s one of the most traditional mountain huts in Saxon Switzerland! It stands there as if frozen in time, with its dark, lovingly handcrafted facade, green window and door frames, and handwritten signs listing the daily specials.
 
Inside, too, it looks more like the 19th century than the 21st at first glance. The wooden tables rest on the wrought-iron bases of antique sewing machines, the lampshades are old porcelain plates, and on cold days, a cozy little wood fire crackles and pops in the large, green tiled stove.

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Openings

Summer Hours
March 30 – November 2, 2026
Monday through Wednesday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 
Friday, Saturday, and holidays, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 

Winter Hours 
November 3, 2026 – March 29, 2027 
Thursday–Sunday, holidays: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

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Seats

Seating (total inside): 50

Seating (terrace): 90

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Cuisine types

- Vegetarian
- Regional Kitchen
- German

Eligibility

- Bad Weather Offer
- Suitable for any Weather
- For Groups
- for familys
- for individual guests

Infrastructure

- Bus stop available

Payment methods

American Express, ApplePay, Cash, Debit Card, GooglePay, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

Directions &amp; Parking facilities

Schedule information: www.vvo-online.de

Getting there by public transportation: 
Bus 244, "Papstdorf Papststein" stop

Getting there by car: 
Galgenschänke hiking parking lot / Papststein/Gohrisch parking lot 

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Author

Yvonne Brückner (Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.)Bahnhofstr. 21

01796 Pirna

Organization

Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.

License (master data)

Yvonne Brückner (Tourismusverband Sächsische Schweiz e.V.)

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Nearby
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- Place of interest
    
    
    - Church

Tenant/Operator

Auf dem Papststein 1

01824 Gohrisch - Papstdorf